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Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
Why these adventures make the ultimate Mother's Day gifts
Secure your favourite child status with these Mother's Day travel gifts.
US tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings
The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff.
Seven new places to wine and dine in Queenstown
From a relaxed lakeside lunch to perfect wine pairings, bakery treats and more.
Fire and fine dining: Flockhill's journey to luxury villa and restaurant launch
At this Canterbury high country lodge, luxury is intrinsic to every detail.
Grape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprint
The report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.
On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.
Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc
The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright
'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.
‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.
Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
The operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.
Whataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boost
Gisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
'Wine with soul': Celebrating a father-and-daughter chenin blanc journey
Three Fates recently released its 2024 chenin blanc, a familial collaboration.
Sobering times for NZ wine industry: Costs and taxes rise and exports fall
Squeeze on costs collides with rising excises to sour sentiment.
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
Who gets the vineyard in the Brad and Angelina divorce?
The former Hollywood couple are still fighting over Chateau Miraval.
Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death
'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'
Air NZ enters beverage space with exclusive new product
The product will be available from March 2025.
The surprising UK wine region that even the French have fallen in love with
It is an easy day trip from London.
A tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white
Church Road's budget bottles won big at the New World Wine Awards.